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I had an abortion at a clinic a month ago but i have not stopped bleeding. it's become bright red very heavy. is this normal for a first period after?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Call your doctor: If you just had a d and c and are now heavy bleeding after a month, I would call your doctor, the bleeding typically slows down over time, not ramp up.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

I had an abortion at a clinic a month ago but i have not stopped bleeding. it's become bright red very heavy. is this normal for a first period after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Dr Ali agreed

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